Valencia fire raises concerns over similar cladding materials as Grenfell Tower incident.

A fire in Valencia, Spain has raised concerns over similarities to the Grenfell Tower fire in London, with both involving cladding materials that rapidly spread the flames. Construction images from 2008 suggest the Valencia building may have been fitted with cladding now banned in the UK, specifically Larson PE cladding panels, known to be highly combustible. The Grenfell Tower fire was partly attributed to the combustible cladding on its exterior, and the Valencia fire has raised concerns over potential construction parallels.

February 28, 2024
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